Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miami Childrens Museum, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33132
Main Phone: (305) 373-5437
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2396999
Organization Tax Status: 5013(c) Not-for-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: MCM Explorers Summer Camp scholarships
Project Description:

MCM requests $10,000 to enroll 12 youth from Miami’s most underserved neighborhoods in 4 weeks of MCM Explorers educational summer camp programming. Hermanowski Family Foundation funding will provide full scholarships to cover expenses, which include daily lunch as well as before and after care.

MCM Explorers arts-based camp activities take children to a different global destination or culture each week, i.e. Vietnam and Native American heritage, to gain an appreciation for our cultural differences and similarities through hands-on activities including art, music, dance, theater and special events with global ambassadors. Campers engage in activities that balance self-directed exploration with guided learning and group projects aimed at emphasizing qualities such as creativity, self-expression, curiosity, self-esteem, positive messages, teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution and positive socialization. Children also learn about nutrition and cooking by eating and preparing foods from around the world. The camp emphasizes physical fitness and collaboration through dance, sports and games. Campers further expand their knowledge of different cultures through field trips to local cultural institutions.

A substantial benefit of summer camp programming is the prevention of “summer slide,” a loss of academic skills that occurs over the summer break. Studies show that children who do not have academically stimulating summer environments can have lower reading and math skills when they return to school in the fall. MCM camps enable children to practice academic skills as well as acquire new knowledge so that they don’t lose ground over the summer. Children also are immersed in the arts, another variable that correlates positively with academic and social development. Last year, our Museum summer camp program served 314 children from June – August, including 36 scholarship recipients, 5 with disabilities. The average number of campers per week was 79 youth.

Total Project Budget: $190,447

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs (committed), Abraham Foundation (committed), Jarden Community Solutions (pending)

Project Duration: 13 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade
Age Group To Be Served: 6-10

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Debra
Contact Last Name: Moroff
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 305-373-5437
Contact Email: dmoroff@miamichildrensmuseum.org